Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84(5): 348 (-349) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033674
Common Names
- Guevaria Micranthera
- Micranthera Guevaria
- Small-Flowered Guevaria
Description
Guevaria micranthera (also called Small-flowered Guevaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant found in the Andes Mountains. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, dry and sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Guevaria micranthera is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guevaria micranthera has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guevaria micranthera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Guevaria micranthera
Guevaria micranthera is native to the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Guevaria micranthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex incurva?
Carex incurva
What is the common name of Carex incurva?
Curved sedge
What type of plant is Carex incurva?
Perennial grass-like plant
Species in the Guevaria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,